Bai Yanqing's attitude was unyielding. Even when Han Yunxi's sword was about to hit him, he still didn't move an inch to stare calmly at Han Yunxi.
In the end, Han Yunxi was defeated. Everything came to an abrupt halt as her sword touched Bai Yanqing's body.
Bai Yanqing was the head of the Wind Clan, while Gu Beiyue was the only descendant of the Shadow Clan. Between the two, Bai Yanqing's value was obviously higher than Gu Beiyue's. Thus, if it was a life for a life, Han Yunxi and the rest would've profited.
Gu Beiyue's death would've been worth it.
But how could Han Yunxi measure Gu Beiyue's life in terms of "value?" She couldn't do it!
As soon as Han Yunxi stopped, Bai Yanqing's lips rose into a mocking smile. He long knew that Han Yunxi wouldn't be able to do it.
Suddenly, Ning Cheng pressed down on Han Yunxi's sword and thrust it forward. The blade was about to pierce Bai Yanqing's body.
"Don't!" Han Yunxi yanked the sword back and tossed it aside.
Bai Yanqing didn't move or speak, but began to laugh coldly. The sneer on his lips was an eyesore to Ning Cheng.
"Princess, this subordinate believes that Gu Beiyue's sacrifice will be a glorious one! His death will be the Shadow Clan's greatest glory! "Ning Cheng declared.
Han Yunxi finally understood why Ning Cheng was willing to give Ning An to Emperor Tianhui and Ning Jing to the Tang Clan. She should've realized long ago that Ning Cheng was even willing to sacrifice his own little sister for the sake of Western Qin's imperial clan and its mission and glory. How could anyone else do the same?
Han Yunxi stared blankly at Bai Yanqing and muttered, "But I can't do it!"
"Princess …"
Ning Cheng wanted to persuade her, but Han Yunxi raised her hand to stop him.
She knew what Ning Cheng wanted to say. Ning Cheng wanted to compare the power of the Wind Clan and the Shadow Clan. As long as they crippled Bai Yanqing and handed Bai Yanqing to the Northern Dynasties Emperors, the Northern Dynasties Emperors would have the capital to restrain Jun Yi Xie. At that time, the Northern Li Royal Family would have their cavalry, while Jun Yi Xie would have his warhorses. The two of them would be evenly matched, and they would be able to fight for at least a year and a half. In this way, the Ning Family would have no worries about the future.
Of the Shadow Clan, only Gu Beiyue remained. Moreover, Gu Beiyue's shadow technique hadn't fully recovered yet. With Gu Beiyue's life, why wouldn't it be worth it to ruin the Wind Clan's scheme?
They had spent so much effort not to raise the flag and even concealed her whereabouts. Wasn't it all for this moment?
"Ning Cheng, Western Qin has been restored, but the brave and loyal soldiers of Western Qin have all been sacrificed. What's the point?" Han Yunxi asked.
"Princess, now is not the time to talk about this!"
On this matter, Ning Cheng didn't want to give in at all, even if he was facing the princess of Western Qin.
He drew his sword, but Gu stopped him. "You don't have the right to make a decision for Gu Beiyue!"
"I know his choice!" Ning Cheng exerted force, but he couldn't resist Gu's strength.
"Do you think that if you let him go now, he will let Gu Beiyue go?" Ning Cheng asked angrily.
"At least, Gu Beiyue didn't die for Western Qin!" Han Yunxi insisted.
"The Shadow Clan's mission is to die for Western Qin! So is the Di Clan! " Ning Cheng said loudly. This sentence wasn't actually said by him, but by his grandfather and father. They told him before they died, and he would never forget it.
"This princess refuses!" Han Yunxi was also angry.
This was the first time she acknowledged her identity as "Western Qin's princess." She was telling Ning Cheng that she wasn't negotiating with him, but ordering him.
"Princess …" Ning Cheng couldn't accept it, but he didn't dare to disobey.
Han Yunxi looked at the archers, and Leng ordered, "Everyone, retreat!"
Ning Cheng clenched his right fist. He was full of dissatisfaction, but he could only hold it in. He gave the leader of the archers a look, and the thousand archers retreated.
Bai Yanqing slowly patted the dust off his body and tidied his clothes.
He was about to leave when Han Yunxi said coldly, "If you dare to hurt Gu Beiyue, you'll have to bear the consequences!"
Cold laughter, Bai Yanqing swaggered off. As for Bai Yuqiao, he had forgotten about him. Perhaps he thought that his disciple had been shot to death by the arrows.
The moment Bai Yanqing left, Ning Cheng threw his sword to the ground. His originally cold face was frighteningly cold. Even Ning An, who had just brought Mu Ling'er over, didn't dare to say anything.
Gu didn't care about him. He only had eyes for Poison Girl.
"Poison Girl, you're still Qi Brother's Poison Girl!" Gu muttered to himself.
"What?" Han Yunxi glanced at him.
"I'm scolding you. Forget it if you didn't hear it." Gu teased.
No one knew how fast his heart was beating just now. He was afraid that the Poison Girl he liked would become a princess who wanted to restore her country. She would sacrifice Gu Beiyue for the sake of righteousness.
He couldn't imagine if Han Yunxi made the decision to sacrifice Gu Beiyue. Would he continue to protect her unconditionally, or say 'no' to her?
Fortunately, Poison Girl was still the same Poison Girl.
Han Yunxi didn't pursue Gu's joke. She looked at Ning Cheng's cold side profile and felt an indescribable pain in her heart.
"Ning Cheng …"
She was about to speak when Ning Cheng turned to leave.
"Ning Cheng, you've sacrificed so many times. This time, it's the royal family's turn to sacrifice for you!" Han Yunxi shouted.
Ning Cheng was stunned when he heard this. Ning An was stunned as well. Tears welled up in her eyes, but it wasn't clear if it was because she felt wronged or relieved.
Ning Cheng stood there for a long time before he finally turned around. He stopped discussing Gu Beiyue and said seriously, "Princess, we have to find a way to meet the Northern Dynasties Emperors as soon as possible."
Han Yunxi shook her head. "No, there's someone even more anxious than us.
"Who?" Ning Cheng asked.
"Long Fei Ye." Han Yunxi hadn't said this name in a long time.
"Long Fei Ye?" Ning Cheng didn't understand.
"As long as we leak accurate information to Long Fei Ye, he'll definitely be more anxious than us to make a move." Han Yunxi paused and decided to go all out. "Long Fei Ye has always had spies and spies in Northern Li. The horse plague in Northern Li was caused by him."
Ning Cheng was shocked when he heard this. He didn't expect Long Fei Ye to have already extended his hand into Northern Li.
"He already found out that Jun Yi Xie was buying horses from the Wintercrow Tribe, but he might not have been able to find out the number," Han Yunxi said truthfully.
Although Jun Yi Xie's 100,000 cavalry could destroy the Ning Clan Army, Long Fei Ye would have to face 100,000 cavalry if the Ning Clan Army died. His soldiers wouldn't be able to fight against 100,000 cavalry.
Therefore, Long Fei Ye and Ning Cheng were on the same side. They both hoped that the Northern Li Imperial Family could restrain the Feng Clan.
Ning Cheng wasn't stupid. He pondered for a moment and said in a low voice, "The Di Clan will definitely send an envoy. If Long Fei Ye cooperates with Northern Li, Western Qin will be in danger!"
Han Yunxi couldn't deny this point.
At this time, Mu Ling 'er shouted, "Ah … she … Bai Yuqiao is still alive!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw that Bai Yuqiao, who had been shot several times, was actually moving her hand.
"Save her!" Everyone said in unison.
Bai Yuqiao was Jun Yi Xie's junior sister and Bai Yanqing's disciple. She definitely knew everything about Bai Yanqing.
Not only did everyone say in unison, but their first thought was, "We must find out the whereabouts of Gu Beiyue from Bai Yuqiao!"
Han Yunxi and Mu Ling 'er hurriedly performed first aid on Bai Yuqiao. Ning An quickly found an imperial physician.
After a round of emergency treatment, Bai Yuqiao's life was finally saved, but she wouldn't wake up for a while.
Han Yunxi and Ning Cheng plotted and sent the envoy to Northern Li. After that, they were finally free to talk to Gu and Mu Ling 'er alone.
However, before they could speak, Ning An came over.
"Your Highness, this subordinate has personally selected a few servants to follow Long Zun to Medical City. Would you like to take a look?" Ning An asked respectfully.
Han Yunxi only felt that Ning An's attitude was a little different, but she couldn't put her finger on it.
She didn't know that it was her words, "The imperial family sacrificed themselves for you," that had shaken Ning An's heart. It had made this woman, who had long turned to ash, see the meaning of life.
Her previous respect was due to Han Yunxi's status, but now, it was due to her respect for Han Yunxi as a person.
Han Yunxi glanced at Gu, a complicated look flashing through her eyes. In the end, she agreed to Ning An's request, "En, let's go take a look."
Ning An followed Han Yunxi's instructions and arranged for an old maid, a eunuch, a palace maid, three imperial bodyguards, and a child to play with Long Zun.
Gu and Mu Ling 'er didn't take this matter to heart. The two of them waited on the side for Ning An to leave so that they could talk to Han Yunxi.
They originally thought that Han Yunxi would be done with just a glance, but who knew that Han Yunxi would walk over and seriously size up each person from head to toe.
Gu faintly smelled the scent of poison, but he wasn't sure, so he didn't ask anything.
After a careful inspection, Han Yunxi nodded to Ning An. "Are you sending them off today? How long will it take to reach Medical City? "
"Yes, immediately. It'll take at least seven days to reach Medical City from here," Ning An replied.
Han Yunxi took a purple tassel. "Take this and go directly to Vice Academy Head Shen."
"Your Highness, this … isn't this …" Ning An didn't understand.
"Expose our whereabouts?" Han Yunxi asked.
Ning An had her doubts. Han Yunxi replied, "Previously, we concealed our whereabouts to deceive Bai Yanqing. Now that it's over, we naturally have to hang the flag. Have Ning Cheng prepare, I'm going to personally lead the expedition! "
As soon as she finished speaking, Ning Cheng came in through the door. "This subordinate has already prepared everything! I'll escort the princess to the battlefield at any time! "
Han Yunxi didn't stop delaying. She would delay for as long as she could. After all, if she personally led the expedition, she would become an enemy of Long Fei Ye.
However, she knew that Ning Cheng wouldn't let her delay any longer. She also couldn't find a reasonable reason to delay. Rather than delaying any longer and arousing Ning Cheng's suspicions, it was better to follow Ning Cheng's wishes and go to the battlefield. At least … she would have a chance to see Long Fei Ye! No matter what, Long Fei Ye would go to the battlefield.
Long Zun's retainers were heading north with her questions. It would take them seven days to reach Medical City. As long as Shen Jueming saw them, he'd definitely see her questions. She trusted that he'd pass on her message to Long Feiye as well.
She was sincerely heading north, but she herself was keeping an eye on the Western Qin princess. She would wear a mask of hatred and head south to see Long Fei Ye. From here to the battlefield, it would only take about seven days.
Long Fei Ye, if you have the heart, then find a way to meet him!
After Han Yunxi and Ning Cheng finished discussing the matter of raising the flag, Gu and Mu Ling'er finally had time to speak with Han Yunxi alone.
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